There are a lot of credit cards to choose from as a Canadian but as it stands right now there isn’t a stand out travel card that has all the perks most are looking for and also helps prevent you leaking money with every swipe of the card when you’re out of the country. What […]
Travel Hacking
Some guy's definition: Travel hacking is the art of collecting frequent flyer miles and points to travel for free.
Now travel hacking isn't limited to just collecting points nor is it about travelling completely for free. My version of travel hacking is all about being travel savvy and being to take advantage known or unknown deals, workarounds, "hacks", and sometimes loopholes to come out on top and travel better (whether that means cheaper, longer, or happier).
Check out the latest blog posts below
Booking.com $25 CAD Cash Bonus After Your Stay
Are you planning on making a hotel booking and looking for a deal? Sure you could price comparison shop, or you could play the long game and collect points or get a free stay after 10 bookings but let’s be honest, that takes forever. If you just want straight up savings without complicated steps or […]
Hilton Hotels Discount For Airline Staff To Get 25% to 50% Off
If you’re in the airline industry whether as a flight attendant or grounds crew then you’re in luck because Hilton is offering a pretty substantial discount for their properties outside of the United States. It’s a bit of a secret code but anyone that is airline staff will be able to take advantage. Get up […]
The Art of Trip Planning
I often get asked how I plan my trips. That’s when I take a deep breath and think about how I actually do it. It’s actually a good question because I know that trip planning is no easy task. There’s quite a lot involved and it’s different for every single trip but if I think […]
CLEAR Expedited Airport Security – Differences With Other Programs And Worth It?
Remember the days when flying was a relatively easy process? You checked in, got your ticket, breezed through security and before you knew it, you were at the gate and ready to fly. Today, well times have changed and it’s increasingly more frustrating, complicated and slow. There are multiple lines to choose from now, there’s […]
Best Car Rental Coupon Codes in 2021 To Save You Money
One of the best feelings when you’re planning a trip is when you can find secret coupon codes to save you a killer amount of money. For the past decade I’ve been using a variety of hidden car rental coupon codes that have helped to reduce the cost of my travel significantly. There have been […]
Can You Use NEXUS When Returning To Canada If You’re Coming From An International Destination?
It’s an age-old question…or at least it has been haunting me for a long time. I guess it was just one of those things where it seemed like a gray line so I always avoided it. NEXUS is after all a program between Canada and the USA to allow the easy crossing of borders (or […]
Uber Airport Fare Hack They Don’t Want You To Know About
Here’s a neat little trick. Grabbing an Uber at an airport is expensive or downright impossible because they’re not allowed to operate at the airport. Here’s an Uber airport fare hack that you need to know about. In this guide, we’re going to show you a step-by-step breakdown of what you need to do and […]
11 Must-Have Canadian Credit Cards for Travel Hackers in 2021
You don’t have to be a jetsetter to collect a lot of frequent flyer points. In fact, they key to building up a nice cachet of points is by signing up for and using the right credit cards. The question of course most people have though is, “what Canadian credit card should I sign up […]
How To Find Those Ridiculous Aeroplan Routes For Cheap
Everyone wants to be a travel hacker but for a seasoned traveller, it’s not always entirely clear how the heck these travel hackers do their thing. If you’re like me, you’re tuned onto the fact that points are key and credit cards are a big way to build up your cache fast. Collecting points is only […]